Health benefit of garlic has been well established for a longtime during the history of mankind. Organosulfur compounds of garlic including δ-glutamyl-S-allyl-L-cysteins and S-allyl-Lcysteine (SAC) sulfoxides are known as major components of bioactivity; however, raw garlic is easy to be converted into bio-inactive form. Thus, many types of garlic extract or preparation with diverse composition...

Introduction. Garlic (Allium sativum) is believed to have been originated from Central Asia over 6,000 years ago, but has spread to almost everywhere long time ago. Garlic is the edible bulb of the lily family, Liliaceae. It is a relative of the onion and leek, and other related species containing the aromatic sulfur-based compounds, which contribute to the characteristic odor and taste, as wel...

This work aimed to determine the effect of freeze drying (FD), hot air (HD), vacuum (VD), and infrared (IRD) on quality two key kinds garlic varieties (white purple garlic). The including colors, bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacities dried slices were investigated. highest whiteness white was found in FD treatments with its values at 87.04 81.89, respectively. higher active substances con...

Much of the improvement in the survival of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) is due to advancements in antimicrobial treatments. New aerosolized antibiotic formulations have recently been introduced (such as inhaled aztreonam), and others are in development (inhaled levofloxacin and liposomal amikacin). Licensed dry powder formulations include tobramycin inhalation powder and dry powder col...

BACKROUND The medicinal use of garlic is much older than its usage as a food. The medical importance of garlic comes forward for its sulfur-containing components. In this study, it was aimed to compare Kastamonu garlic type with Chinese garlic type based on their aroma profiles. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fresh Kastamonu garlic samples harvested from Kastamonu region of Turkey and Chinese garlic s...

Epidemiologic studies show an inverse correlation between garlic consumption and progression of cardiovascular disease. However, the molecular basis for the beneficial effect of garlic on the heart is not known. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to (1) investigate the effect of raw garlic on isoproterenol (Iso) induced cardiac hypertrophy (2) find the active metabolites of garli...

BACKGROUND Commercially available garlic preparations in the form of garlic oil, garlic powder and pills are widely used for certain therapeutic purposes, including lowering blood pressure and improving lipid profile. Despite the impressive effects of garlic most studies are limited by lack of controlled methods and suitable double-blinding, and by the use of preparations with unknown amounts a...